Testimonials

“AOT’s role is hugely important – they are the glue that holds touring together in NSW and contributes to the fabric of touring in Australia.”
CATHERINE SWALLOW, RIVERSIDE THEATRES PARRAMATTA

“Invaluable, is the one word that sums AOT up to me.”
SCOTT STODDART, FLYING FRUIT FLY CIRCUS

“AOT is a leader in both the touring sector and the performing arts sector as a whole.”
GUY BOYCE, MANDURAH PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE WA

“AOT creates an integrated and exciting virtual playing field, bringing together the most interesting and innovative performing arts operators to have conversations about ideas, needs and aspirations that allow us to create beautiful and unique programs together.”
RAINA SAVAGE, GRIFFITH REGIONAL THEATRE

“AOT’s reach across the country and the calibre of your work is next level. I have found it invaluable to have you work as ‘tour coaches’ providing advice and support but having me develop the tour - and all the skills/networks that go behind that.”
GEMMA PEPPER, SIDE PONY PRODUCTIONS

“What AOT is doing is so important. For less-resourced companies and for independent artists, touring would be impossible without them.”
CARL SCIBERRAS, DANCE MAKERS COLLECTIVE 

“We’d be a bumbling mess without AOT. I hope we continue working with them long into the future.”
SCOTT WRIGHT, ERTH VISUAL & PHYSICAL INC

“AOT is well run and plays an essential role in touring work all around the country. Efficient and very knowledgeable about the touring sector and framework.”
JILL STANDFIELD, QUT

“Don't underestimate the value of lovely people. When we choose to work with AOT it has just as much to do with the open, positive and friendly culture as it does with the expertise.”
JEREMY MILLER, MONKEY BAA

“AOT's role is important as curator of quality touring productions to offer to presenters. They are the conduit for presenters to develop relationships with emerging and established producers.”
LINDA CHRISTOF, DUBBO REGIONAL THEATRE

“AOT play a massive role in allowing small to medium size companies navigate the entire process of literally getting their show on the road, their assistance & knowledge base is invaluable.”
SCOTT STODDART, FLYING FRUIT FLY CIRCUS

“an industry leader in interrogating the politics and practicalities of how touring is done, and creating a dialogue of interested parties to explore new models of touring, co‐production and co‐presentation, that provide greater value and more long-lasting benefits to communities.”
RAINA SAVAGE, GRIFFITH REGIONAL THEATRE 

“AOT is a progressive leader in keeping the sector connected, in assisting its evolution, ensuring that regional communities are in contact with the latest developments in contemporary practice and advocating to government to keep communities connected to practice.”
STEPHEN CHAMPION, BMEC BATHURST

“AOT go above and beyond by providing not only practical support but emotional support in a very volatile and sensitive form of activity. They make all this work manageable and, additionally, make artists feel valued."
CARL SCIBERRAS, DANCE MAKERS COLLECTIVE

“AOT always provide an excellent service. They operate with honesty, integrity, respect and do a phenomenal job for presenters.”
KAREN PATTERSON, SHOALHAVEN ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE

“An excellent team who go above and beyond.”
PETER ROSS, TAMWORTH